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Iranian, Omani foreign ministers discuss regional developments, diplomacy amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Strait of Hormuz, Iran ·

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, and is one of the world's most important routes for oil shipments. Iran and Oman both border it.

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    Strait of Hormuz, Iran · · Disaster · Confirmed · 30 sources

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